City Sponsored Events — Des Plaines
The City's own events hub for its recurring festivals, including Fall Fest at Lake Park each fall - dates and details are announced there each year.
🌳 Outdoor💵 Free
Updated automatically — last checked Sunday, November 1.
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Taste of Des Plaines
The City's recurring summer food festival - check the City's page for the current year's dates and vendors.
🌳 Outdoor🍽️ Food & drink
Seasonal programs — Des Plaines Park District
The Park District runs its own seasonal programming and community events year-round - browse the current program guide for what's on.
🌳 Outdoor🧒 Kid-friendly
Frequently asked questions
How current is this guide?
It's regenerated automatically from the village, library, and park district's own listings, typically several times a week - not a one-time write-up that goes stale.
Is this every event or business, or just what's listed here?
Only what the linked public sources publish. For full details, hours, or anything not listed here, check the official page each item links to.
How do I see what's happening in Des Plaines this specific weekend?
See the weekend view, which only shows items with a known date in the coming Friday-Sunday.
Can I add an event, or suggest a business for the directory?
Yes - submit an event and a person reviews it before it goes live, or a business owner can inquire about a listing.